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Owned a Ruger MkII 6-7/8" Target years ago as a teenager - grew up shooting that gun.
Thinking back, I probably only field stripped it for cleaning twice, and hated it. But it shot thousands of rounds dirty, without any issues, and was super accurate.
I sold the Ruger years ago. :banghead:
Anyway, time for a new .22 pistol.
I like the way the Browning feels in hand and have heard the trigger is better than the Ruger out of the box.
How about the S&W 22A? I like the idea of having S&W service to back me up if there is a problem, with free shipping. I know Ruger has good service as well. Not sure about Browning.
The pistol would mainly be a fun range pistol for punching paper out to 25 yards with open sights. May even try some silhouette matches later on, who knows.
Is the Browning the Ruger's equal?
Is the Ruger worth the PITA it is to disassmble?
BTW, how often does a .22 pistol really need cleaning? Can't they go quite awhile with a boresnake & wiping the bolt face & feed ramp area with solvent?
Thinking back, I probably only field stripped it for cleaning twice, and hated it. But it shot thousands of rounds dirty, without any issues, and was super accurate.
I sold the Ruger years ago. :banghead:
Anyway, time for a new .22 pistol.
I like the way the Browning feels in hand and have heard the trigger is better than the Ruger out of the box.
How about the S&W 22A? I like the idea of having S&W service to back me up if there is a problem, with free shipping. I know Ruger has good service as well. Not sure about Browning.
The pistol would mainly be a fun range pistol for punching paper out to 25 yards with open sights. May even try some silhouette matches later on, who knows.
Is the Browning the Ruger's equal?
Is the Ruger worth the PITA it is to disassmble?
BTW, how often does a .22 pistol really need cleaning? Can't they go quite awhile with a boresnake & wiping the bolt face & feed ramp area with solvent?